GIST Quiz
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Blood in stool
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Stool is black like hair
White of the eyes are yellow
Stools looks like strawberry jam
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What is GIST?
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that begins in the digestive tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. The exact cause is unknown but could be due to gene mutations that cause the normal cells to turn into cancer cells and grow. Risk factors include age over certain inherited genetic syndromes such as neurofibromatosis and hereditary retinoblastoma.
Typical Symptoms of GIST
Black, shiny stool
Blood in stool
Nausea or vomiting after eating
Skin or eyes turning yellow
Stool has become narrower in caliber, like a pencil
History of stomach ulcer
Vomited blood
Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson GIST
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Are your stools black and shiny like hair?
Do you have blood in your stool?
Do you feel nauseous or throw up right after eating?
Are your eyes or skin turning yellow?
Is your stool thin and narrow like a pencil?
Treatmentof GIST
Treatment options include surgery, targeted drug therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
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Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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